Why is solar power interesting I really need an answer because I am interested in it and I need it for school?

Question

Why is solar power interesting I really need an answer because I am interested in it and I need it for school?

Answer 1

The thing that is interesting about it is that the energy comes from the sun (free) rather than having to be dug out of the ground (not free).  The thing that makes it less interesting is that the equipment is very costly; it makes more economic sense to leave your money in a savings account than to spend it on a solar power facility -- unless you can get a fat subsidy.  Which sometimes you can, this just means that the taxpayers are picking up a lot of the tab instead of the homeowner.

Answer 2

Solar power is very interesting because it is a very viable eco-friendly energy source.  We know that very efficient solar conversion can take place because of the photosynthesis performed by plants, and all we need is the money and interest in research to make it happen.  One plan is to place giant solar collectors in orbit, which then convert solar energy into microwave energy which then can be beamed down into a conversion station on the Earth's surface.  Other applications have already been developed, from power plants using solar focusing to superheat water to turn turbines to giant solar collectors out in the desert which convert sunlight into storable energy.  Even the international space station uses solar energy, and is dependant on it.  Because the sun will be around for millions of years, it is our best bet for a long term, always present source of energy!  Plants have been using it for a long time, and so should we.  This is what makes solar power interesting.

Good luck with your project!

Answer 3

solar power is interesting because we will always have the sun. hence, as long as we have the materials to make solar panels, we will be able to get energy in this manner

furthermore it creates no pollution, and it is still a developing technology with many interesting developements still being made :)